Tag: fruit of the spirit
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Keeping composure under strain – a talk with Christine O’Reilly
In this podcast episode, I talk with Christine O’Reilly about keeping our composure under strain. She defines composure, discusses the fraying nature of our times, and offers suggestions to grow our capacity to maintain composure under strain.
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Better understanding the ‘Fruit of the Spirit’ and how it works in Christians
What if there were nine virtues that all Christians inevitably show in their lives? I think there is. Let me explain. Karpos In the New Testament, the Greek word karpos comes up several times. Sometimes it is translated as “crop,” and others, as “fruit.” Here are some examples: In the well-known Parable of the Sower…
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![Your Legacy [Podcast]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/purposea-2.png?w=1024)
Your Legacy [Podcast]
Have you ever thought about your legacy? About what you will leave behind after your time on earth is done? When Jesus talks about people producing a “crop” in the Parable of the Sower, he’s touching on this very thing. Leaving a crop means showing evidence of God’s Spirit and love working through you. And it’s…
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![Three-Legged Pace: The Holy Spirit, Part 2 of 2 [Podcast]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/holy-spirit2-2.png?w=1024)
Three-Legged Pace: The Holy Spirit, Part 2 of 2 [Podcast]
Talk about The Holy Spirit can confuse people. I remember a school dance in grade seven. A teacher told me that we needed to “leave room for the Holy Spirit” between dance partners. So whoever the Holy Spirit was, he was apparently about three-quarters of a foot wide and didn’t want hormone-filled kids pressing up…
